Foster Care Reflections: Hope Against Hope

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:1There are times when this life feels more like a walk to the gallows than a walk to victory. Every corner is a slammed door, defeat, a slap in the face, and an unexpected blow. Persecution against the good …

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What I Learned By Doing Nothing

Last week I got to leave everything behind and just be present with my family during Fall break. If you know me at all then you know that is completely against my nature. I DO NOT leave everything behind to relax. In fact, that is the opposite of relaxation in my playbook. I'm not type …

Foster Care Reflections: Lighting the Darkness

Some days you think you have it all figured it out...and then you wake up to reality. I struggle a lot in this life with giving up control and letting God have it all. I'm a planner and I like having my lists! I even like making lists of lists. I knew there might be …

Grace: When I’m All Mommed Out

This season in my life is where I'm learning all about grace all over again. Like I'm sure most of you moms, I find myself more often than not in a muddled mess on the floor with nothing to offer but some rambling between my tears...and a new chore chart. I'm just all mommed out. …

Foster Care Reflections: The Strength of Grace

(This song has spoken into my heart so much this past week. I have cried so many good tears listening to this song in the car. I hope you enjoy it too! "Broken Things" by Matthew West) Sometimes there are days when life just feels like a cruel joke. I seriously look around for some hidden …

Emotional Junk Drawer: Choose Your Master

It's always my pleasure to say 'Hello' to new friends! This week I want to welcome our friends in Portugal, Spain, the Dominican Republic, and Japan! So glad you have joined us!If you missed any of our last discussions about the Junk Drawer, stop here and catch up! It's important that you understand what we've …